I feel like I say this about every workout, but wow, this one was tough. 3x2miles at HM pace, with 1 mile recoveries. I faced 17mph winds initially... the sort of I-dont-want-to-run-in-this-but-I'll-grow-some-balls-and-just-do-it kind of wind... but quickly graduated into 24mph holy-crap-I-must-look-like-Im-practicing-running-tangents sort of wind. For the last interval, I had to run to get away from the waterfront where it is windiest, and did it in Riverside Park, which provided a bit more protection.
It wasnt terrible physically... but mentally, I was at the edge and promised myself I could quit after each 2-mile interval. Funnily enough, allowing myself an "out" always results in me keeping at it, and completing the workout. Its almost like it releases the mental pressure and my stress about how hard the whole workout will be, and focuses me back in on the immediate task at hand. Just get through this interval. And just enjoy this recovery. Ok, now you have another interval, why dont you just give this one a go too. Oh hullo, another recovery. I am fully aware I must sound like a crazy person. Splits: First interval: 7:04, 6:47, second interval: 6:57, 6:59, third interval: 6:55, 6:54 Avg Pace: 6:56
I was a little bit disappointed with the first mile, but when I saw the next mile split, I realized that it evened out the wind I faced initially.
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